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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
  • Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)
  • CathedralISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) (Scores due Jan 30, 2027. Application opens first week of Sept 2026, due Jan 15, 2027. A family interview is required (parents + student); a shadow day can be requested at the interview.)

Learning Support

  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support

Recommendations

  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay

World Languages

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)

Academic Model

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • CathedralClassical liberal arts — Trivium (Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric), Shakespeare every year, Junior Thesis, Senior Seminar + Senior Rome Trip. Four Pillars: Sacred Worship, Wisdom, Music, Art. (No AP courses are advertised; dual credit serves the advanced-coursework role.)

AP Courses

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
  • CathedralNot Published

AP Scholar Awards

  • Strake Jesuit388
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published

Application Deadline

  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Cristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.
  • CathedralNot Published

Dual Credit

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))

Family Interview

  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)

STEM Recognition

  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published

Test Prep

  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
Commute from home
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston
Cathedral High School
Tuition
$29,970

2026-27 rate

$8,000

2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr

$22,850

2026-27 rate

What's included
Included in tuition see list
  • Textbooks (physical + digital)
  • iPad + keyboard case with insurance
  • AP exam fees
  • SAT/ACT prep
  • Course fees (ceramics, science labs)
  • Academic support
  • Most extracurricular/athletic expenses
  • Lab goggles + PE uniforms
  • Parking

Charged separately:

  • ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — optional
Included in tuition see list
  • All classes and materials
  • Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseDec 3, 2026Not postedNov 7, 2026
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

None
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot posted12Not posted
Enrollment1,390472Not Published
Student:Teacher10:111.8:1Not Published
Mass
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Daily
Sports17 sports10 sports11 sports
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